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Rob Bailey

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Rob Bailey

Education

University of Texas at Austin

B.S. in Environmental Science, biological sciences

Austin, Texas

2020

GPA: 3.18

Thesis: The effect of individual sexual strategy on cognition in male Xiphophorus nigrensis

Research Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant

UTEX Culture Collection of Algae, University of Texas

Austin, TX

February 2018 - Present

  • Experience making many different types of algal medias and sterile transfers.
  • Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification and analysis of algal strains.
  • Conducted lab maintenance of over 3000 algal samples and cryogenic samples, and conducted extensive cleaning of environment, glassware, etc.

Undergraduate Researcher

Dr. Molly Cumming’s Lab, University of Texas

Austin, TX

June 2019 - Present

  • Formed and ran experiments testing cognitive functions and behavior in poecilid fish with a team.
  • Wet lab experience with fish health upkeep and general aquarium upkeep.
  • Experience working with animal tracking software, as well as tracking behaviors by hand.
  • Experience working on scientific reports and effectively communicating the results.

Marine Invertebrate Taxonomy Student

Marine Invertebrate Taxonomy Course, University of Washington, Friday Harbor Laboratories

Friday Harbor, WA

Summer 2019

  • Complete overview and study of marine invertebrate phylogenies.
  • Extensive field collection of marine invertebrate samples.
  • Wet lab experience with organism care and upkeep.
  • Dissection work with and without microscopy.

Volunteer Field Assistant to Todd Jackson

City of Austin Watershed Protection Department

Austin, TX

May 2018

  • Collected and identified stream invertebrates for watershed quality analysis
  • Conducted water quality sampling and habitat assessment during stream surveys

Assistant to Undergraduate Researcher

University of Texas

Port Aransas, TX

Fall 2018

  • Diatom sampling and data collection along the coast of Port Aransas, Texas
  • Field preparation and initial laboratory preparation of diatom samples

Volunteer Research Assistant

Dr. Jay Banner Cave Research Team, University of Texas

New Braunfels, TX

Summer 2017

  • Assisting in stalactite drip data collection at Natural Bridge Caverns
  • Assisting in initial chemical preparation of samples

Community and Volunteer Service

McKinney Falls State Park

Volunteer with UT Rock Climbing

Austin, TX

November 2018 & 2019

  • Worked to clear overgrowth out of trails and build up existing trails for better access.
  • Helped lead climbing classes demonstrating technique and basic skill for local climbing group.

Yellow Bike Project

Volunteer

Austin, TX

Spring 2017

  • Provide assistance with bike building in a low-income community in order to provide alternative transportation.
  • Assist in sorting through and organizing donated bike parts.

Leadership

Public Relations Officer

The University of Texas Rock Climbing Team

Austin, TX

December 2018 - Present

  • Contact and maintain relationships with various sponsors and coordinate sponsor involvement in events.
  • Guide a collegiate sports team of 80 members during practices, meetings, and events.
  • Ran social media accounts for the team to bring in more sponsors and publicity for fundraising.
  • Put on 3 climbing competitions with an officer team (~140 participants per competition).

Other skills

Field Work

  • water quality testing of stream and river pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, basic water chemistry
  • general habitat assessment and ecological surveying
  • macroinvertebrate sampling